Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the use of sharp, thin needles that are inserted in the body at very specific points. It adjusts and alters the body’s energy flow into healthier patterns, and is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions.

Herbal Medicine: The use of natural plant substances (botanicals) to treat and prevent illness. The practice has existed since prehistoric times and flourishes today as the primary form of medicine for perhaps as much as 80% of the world’s population. Over 80,000 species of plants are in use throughout the world.

Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).

The holidays are right around the corner. And as the holidays arrive, the stress levels for most people increase. The reasons for the increased stress include shopping for gifts, not having enough money for gifts, too much socializing, over eating, over drinking, and being with people you don’t like, which might include family. All this stress can lead to symptoms of anxiety or depression.